Adelina's POV:
I look around in somewhat confusion.The flashing red and blue lights seemed to go in slow motion. They're somewhat nostalgic. They remind me of the friends I used to have. I had best friends. A whole group.
There were four of us. Alexander, William, Phoenix and I. We use to do all kinds of illegal stuff together, never anything too big but getting chased by the cops was a pretty normal occurence. One friday night we had planned to graffiti some abandoned building, but the night before Michael drank vodka so I couldn't exactly participate.
I met Phoenix when I was eight years old. I wasn't friends with many girls, I'm still not. I could say it's because hanging out with girls is too much drama and I'm one of the guys but that's not the case. I'm pretty much a bitch and not a lot of people try to be friends with me.
However, Phoenix wasn't intimadated by my cold stares and clipped tone. In a way she was a bit like me, a bitch to most people, but was more social and outgoing. Over the years, she became like my sister.
I met Will and Alex two years later at age ten. They became my brothers. Alex had the brains and was basically the only responsible one while Will had some muscle and was lucky if he had three functioning braincells at a time. It didn't always sound like he did. Not the brightest bulb in the shed, if you know what I mean.
These people broke down my walls and saw the real me. They knew what I was going through and helped me as much as I let them. I was myself with them, did everything with them and shared everything with them.
Smoking my first blunt, going to my first party, running from the cops for the first time., my first breakup and even my first panic attack. They knew me inside out.
Then they disappeared, sending me a few texts saying goodbye. Those messages didn't explain much, only that it wasn't planned. Something about getting caught and having to leave. That was two years ago. In consequence, I started spending a lot more time at home. They made me feel alive and not just living.
I haven't bothered making other friends. What's the point? I don't never knew how much longer I'd be here before someone took me away. Wether it be the cops, social services or the grim reaper.
I'm pulled away from my thoughts hearing yelling in the backround. My head is spinning as I fail to grasp what just happened. Cops flood the house and circle the area while paramedics bombard me with questions. Yet I can't focus on one single voice as many are swirling in my head.
"She's in shock," I think I hear one of the female paramedics say.
Bringing my blood covered hands up to my face, confusion swirls in my mind. Who's blood is it? I open my mouth to talk but I can't speak. I'm nauseous and dizzy.
"She's breathing too quickly, she's going to pass out" I think another said.
And pass out I did.
I wake up in the hospital. It was a small room and the curtains were drawn, letting only a bit of light through. It's quite obviously morning, or afternoon. It's hard to tell.
I scan my sourroundings trying to figure out how I wound up here with an IV in my arm. Then, memories come flooding back.
The screaming, the door being broken, the house being ransacked,the money, the drugs, the hand the came out infront of Michael and the life draining from his eyes.
There's a distracting dull ache in my cheek and I put my head in my hands, being careful to avoid the cut. Michael's dead, what happens now?
It's very important none of my current injuries end up on my medical records. The police will have access to it aswell as my new legal guardien. I can't have that,so except the cut of my cheek I need a clean bill of health from the doctor.
Just then, a nurse with bright purple lipstick walks in looking bubbly as ever with a small baby bump.
"Oh good, you're awake!" she says smiling while I just stare at her. She must have realized I'm not going to respond so she continued.
"I'm Cassie, the primary nurse that's going to be taking care of you." she said not really bothered.
I finally broke my silence.
"How long will I be here?"
"Well, I don't think too long. Maybe another night. Oh! I also wanted to tell you that a social worker is going to come by later today."
I just nod while looking down. Truthfully I don't care about Michael's death, but it along with he will always haunt me. Will my new placement be just like him?
My thoughts were interrupted by the door opening to reveal a doctor. My doctor, I guess. Ms.Cassie also glances up to see who it was but her gaze lingers on him for a second too long.
"Hi Adelina, my names Dr.Richards." he said but I just stare blankly at him like I did Cassie.
He then turns to the nurse and asks her to step out for a second. I already know exactly what he wants to talk about.
"I'm sure you already know what I want to talk about."
There it is.
I sit quietly observing him. I look a the wedding ring on his finger then turn my gaze to the lipstick on his collar. Purple lipstick to be exact. Huh, Cassie didn't have a ring on.
"Let's address the elephant in the room , shall we?"I said "You know something I don't want anyone to. So you're going to do me a favor and delete everything but the cut on my cheek and what was previously there from my file." I finished, leaving no room for argument.
He simply stared at me like I had grown a second head.
"Adelina, I'm not sure you understand..."
"You have a wife, Mr.Richards, kids maybe?" I interjected.
He looks taken aback at my question but answers.
"I do."
"What does she do?"
"She's a school teacher."
Jackpot.
"And children?"
"A boy and a girl."
"Ah good good. You love your family don't you?"
"I don't see where you're going with..."
"Wouldn't you do everything in your power to keep your family together and happy."
"I would" he said looking a bit irritated now.
"So we both have things we want to protect." I stated.
"I don't understand..."
"You, your family and me my privacy."
"What are you getting at?"
I internally smirked at his words.
"Wouldn't your wife and kids be devastated to find out about your affair with nurse Cassie?"
He looked shocked.
"I didn't-"
"The purple lipstick says otherwise."
"I-I"
My next statement is a long shot that I'm not sure is true, but I'm on a roll. Why not try?
"And wouldn't it just break their hearts if they found out you got her pregnant?"
He looked at me completly speechless.
Score.
"Here's the deal, you keep my secret and I keep yours."
"I can't just-"
I then press the button designated to call a nurse and soon enough she comes in.
"You okay darling?"
I slightly flinch at the nickname but continue with my negotiation. Or blackmail. Whatever you want to call it.
"I just had a question."
"Okay"
"What's the name of Dr.Richards wife?"
She looks confused by my question while the doctor sits there unsure of what to do.
"Teresa, why?"
I turn back to Richards.
"Teresa Richards, that's a pretty name.Do we have a deal?"
He looks back at me stoic.
"We do."
Cassie is flipping her gaze between us while I just ignore her.
"Great, so you inform your mistress about the details of our deal and take care of your end and I'll keep my mouth shut."
Cassie's mouth hung open in shock.
"Oh and to the both of you," I said " Anybody else who thinks they know anything about my case, no they don't. That includes the police."
With that, I lay back down and shut my eyes. My mind at peace knowing that it's taken care and I have one less thing to worry about.
That's how it's done.
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Third chapter!
I little mystery ;)
You also get to know her personality a bit more.
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